Fashion Your Time With the Modish Watches of Fossil

By Rajiv Chopra

So, what's that which makes you look and feel good? It may be a shoe, a shirt, a watch or anything else.

Apart from being your partner in time, a watch has now become your associate in making you elegant.

As we, the watch lovers already know that there are mainly two types of watches-

Luxury

Fashion

Since Fossil is a fashion watchmaker, so we will here discuss their fashion watches. But, before doing that, let's know what is a fashion watch?

A fashion watch is something that is not as worthy as luxury watches, but more embellished. If you have a knack towards style, then these are the watches that can match your mood.

How good is Fossil as a fashion watchmaker?

Fossil is considered as one of the honchos in the fashion watch sector. The reason is that they come up with timepieces that create a craze among the watch admirers, experts and wearers due to modernistic appeal. Though the fashion watches are not so much valuable, but the models of this brand are the ones that always satisfy the needs of users and make them happy.

One of the greatest achievements of Fossil as a brand is their smartwatches. They are not only watches but more than that. The greatest advantage of these timepieces is that they can be connected to any other peripheral device easily, which is the reason why they are known as "wearable computer".

More surprise is waiting. A sub-section of "smartwatch" is "hybrid smartwatch". The USP of these watches is that they have conventional looks yet are equipped with modern functionalities. The Fossil hybrid smartwatches have been creating madness among people with their versatility.

So, you can understand how good are Fossil watches in the world of horology?

Well, now we can surely discuss some updated and beautifully dressed timepieces of Fossil which will surely bewitch you.

A pure design that makes you enchanted, the Fossil Commuter FS5395P watch is a perfect companion for your party mood. Its wire-type lugs hold the case and accentuate it with the leather brown strap.

The splashy orange seconds' hand adds sweetness with the minute and hour hands. While ticking, they resemble the heartbeat of a man. At the 3 o'clock, a date counter helps you with the updated date and Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o'clock gives you a soothing experience.

Fossil watches for men with their audacious patterns and never-stopping appeal make it to the wish list of a wearer. The lack of superior materials in use have been brilliantly concealed with the wonderful decoration giving them an advantageous position.

Going out from the typical round watches, the Fossil Knox FS5358 is a rectangular piece that can stand out from the crowd of Typecast timepieces. Women are always very much particular in their fashion items.

This different watch has been crafted for the modern ladies who can grab all the spotlight. With the 24-hour indicator and GMT features, this brilliant piece is always alert. 50 meters water resistance tag helps it to stay intact on and off the water.

Rose-gold is one of the pretty colours that keeps you modish. The Fossil Scarlette ES4315 is a rose-gold watch that can tempt anyone at any time. With stones studded along the bezel, this youthful women's watch is lively always.

A conventional flare is evident from the Roman numerals used to mark the 12 o'clock position. This subtle timepiece is added with a time-adjusting button at the right of the steel & rose-gold PVD 38mm case that can be rotated by any user.

A smartwatch is a trend nowadays. Fossil is a pioneer in this type of watches. The serene black and silver body of the Fossil Q Wander FTW2116 watch keeps the men calm at any situation.

With its Touch Screen, you can easily access all of its apps.

So, keep a Fossil watch and turn the tide on your side.

The writer of this content is an admirer of   Fossil watches. You can find the best information about them from his articles.

New Book Teaches How to Pursue Your Best Life Possible

By Tyler Tichelaar

In Living Your Exclamation Point Life!, Anne Prinz reveals how we can transform our lives to have daily fulfillment and long-term purpose. As a graduate of the Mary Morrissey Life Mastery Institute, Prinz has the skills and tools necessary to help others turn around their situations, embrace their passions, and find fulfillment. Perhaps even more important, she has a personal track record of overcoming difficult situations and applying these tools to improve her own life, so not only does she have experience, but she knows how to practice what she preaches.

Living Your Exclamation Point Life! is filled with powerful stories, helpful lessons, and practical applications to help the reader overcome whatever obstacles he or she faces. Don't believe me? Then just read the story of how Prinz overcame her own obstacles. Her biggest obstacle was when, early in her architectural career, she was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. For years she struggled; she had to give up her day job, could only function normally for a few hours a day, and needed constant rest. She tried to make the best of it, doing what she could and learning how to manage her illness. Then came the day when a doctor told her she would never recover. Her response, "He doesn't know me very well."

In the book, Prinz goes on to explain how this response transformed her situation:

"This was a decisive moment for me in harnessing my thinking power to create a new result. In that moment, I went from asking myself, 'What can I do to manage my illness better?' to asking an empowered question of 'What can I do to get well so I can work again?' My internal response to the doctor shifted my thinking from circumstance thinking into empowered thinking-creating a life I would love, simply by changing the daily question I was asking myself."

Learning how to change your daily question is just one of the many helpful tools Prinz provides readers so they can create their own exclamation point lives. Sometimes a simple change in mindset can also work wonders. Prinz tells a story of how she did just that when she saw two pit bull terriers coming toward her, on the attack. By changing her mindset from fear to indifference, she left the dogs confused as she walked by them bravely and unharmed.

Too often in life, we find ourselves focused on why we don't have what we want and believing we will never get it. Prinz gives us a breath of fresh air when she tells us, "What we want, wants us." She illustrates this point by showing us how love and everything else is possible when we are open to it. Quoting from A Course in Miracles, she says, "Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all of the barriers within yourself that you have built against it."

In other words, we can have whatever we want if we stop getting in our own way. Prinz is a believer in the Law of Attraction, but with a cool twist. Rather than just focusing on what we want and telling the Universe, "I want this," she encourages us to add four very important words to that sentence, "This or something better." That way we may not get exactly what we want because the Universe knows what we need better than we do and can send us an improved version of it.

Prinz also provides good examples of how we cause ourselves to miss out on a lot of the good in life when we deny ourselves what we want. For example, she once attended a concert where someone played the zither. She had the opportunity to take zither lessons, but told herself she was too busy, even though she was fascinated by the instrument. Then she asked herself why she should deny herself what she really wanted. The result: Today, Prinz is an accomplished zitherist and she is actively involved in hosting zither concerts and interacting with zitherists around the world. She has even received international recognition for her efforts in supporting the zither community-and she's had a fabulous time doing it.

I could say a lot more about this book, but the bottom line is that your dreams can also come true when you get out of your own way. Prinz can show you how in these pages. More than just a reading experience, each chapter of Living Your Exclamation Point Life! includes life-changing questions to ask yourself and transformative exercises to get you on the path to becoming the best version of yourself. Why shouldn't you live an exclamation point life? You probably have an answer for why you can't, but Prinz will show you how you can, and you'll have a lot more fun when you do. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime.

How to Style Men's Cargo Shorts Fashionably

By Wallis Xie

Summer is coming, so the men's camo shorts are going to embrace a booming period soon. The camp printing is stylish, cool and versatile, that is why men are so fascinated by the shorts containing it. However, though you like the camo shorts, you might still don't know the nice and appropriate ways to wear them. If you are seeking for some more creative and eye-catching ways to pair with them, this post is going to serve as a little enlightenment by offering the top tips.

Matching colors:

So-called a type of almighty daily menswear, the men's shorts look nice with a lot of tops of solid colors. Since camo printing in the men's shorts is green or yellow usually, it is appropriate to go for green, black, grey, white, yellow. These are all good colors to look well with stylish men's camo cargo shorts because they have the similar color as the camo or in the neighboring color range to it. If you don't want to do a lot of thinking in discovering the complicated styling ways to wear the camo cargo shorts, pairing it with a similar solid color enables you to become fashionable and cool immediately.

Tops:

We know that camo printing always gives out a casual and cool feel, so your tops should make a good fit on the same basis. Going for a colorful t-shirt with the eye-catching printing can avoid any boring flavor that might arouse by the tops of pure colors. Some men would go for a polo shirt with their men's camo shorts fashion, which is reasonable. But we should not be limited by the conservative designs of the polo shirts but try the stripe polo shirt, with the basic rule of adopting matching colors to the men's camo cargo shorts.

Footwear:

Those really fashionable guys would never ignore the style of their footwear. Smart and refined men with high-quality pursuit always prefer the footwear that shows off their manly temperament and stays away from the coarse things. When it comes to men's camo shorts, it is especially nice to pair them with casual shoes like sneakers and flat casual shoes, which offers the men the most comfortable and relaxing experience in the hot summer because these shoes are able to release some hot pressure of the fierce weather. They are casual to let the men stay cool all the time. When camo cargo shorts are paired with the flat casual shoes, the much street-style flavor is attached to the whole look too. How simple it is for the men to find an eye-catching way to wear this type of shorts out.

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From a Church Bell to a Lighthouse (Point Wilson)

By Katy Beacher

ON June 20, 1878 Congress appropriated $8.000 for a light and fog signal but only the fog signal was built as the money was not enough for both. On March 3, 1879 and additional $12,000 was allocated for the station. On September 1, 1879 a twelve-inch steam whistle which was installed inside a signal building was put into operation giving an eight-second blast every minute.

In 1879 a lighthouse was built at a cost of $923 and a lens that had been used at Point Bonita, California was installed.

The lighthouse was a twelve-foot-square tower which rose forty-six-feet from the roof of a two-story keeper's dwelling. The fixed white light could be seen for up to thirteen miles. The mariners were much appreciative of the new light and fog signal and expressed their feelings on December 15,1879.

In 1894 the light was changed from a fixed white to a fixed white with a red flash every twenty seconds. That same year a galvanized-iron oil house was constructed on the lighthouse grounds.

The first keeper was David M Littlefield who was a local resident and a war veteran. He kept the lighthouse for a salary of $800 a year four years until he moved back to Port Townsend and served as a City Councilman and Collector of Customs.

Believe it or not there was often a water shortage at the point. That is because Port Townsend sits in a rain shadow behind the Olympic Mountains and gets very little rainfall in the summer months. Water was needed to operate the steam whistle. It was collected in cement water sheds and stored in a brick cistern.

ON September 29,1896 the steamer Umatilla left from Victoria British Columbia for Puget Sound. There was a dense fog and the signal at Point Wilson was not operating because of the lack of water. The 310-foot-long ship navigated by sounding its whistle often and listening for echoes in order to judge the distance to land. About a mile west of Point Wilson they struck rocks. Captain J. C. Hunter was able to get the steamer afloat again and decided to go on to Port Townsend. But the impact had put a hole in the hull and water started flooding in. Captain Hunter, realizing the danger he was in, purposefully ran the ship aground a few hundred yards from the Point Wilson Lighthouse. In order to hold the ship in place he lowered the bow anchors. The passengers were all safely unloaded but the boat had about $100,000 in damages. Captain Hunter and his pilot were cited for "overconfidence".

In 1917 during World War I all lighthouse keepers were urged to raise their own vegetables in anticipation of food shortages. Lighthouse keeper William Thomas agreed and after harvest he sent the following letter to the lighthouse inspector.

"Sir: Have sent you to-day per parcel post a sample of some of the vegetables I raised on the station here. Peas, potatoes, carrots, lettuce, garlic, and squash do well, but tomatoes, cabbage, and turnips are a failure; beans fairly well after planting four times; have 4 gallons of beans salted and 2 gallons canned. The yield was good, but of course of small quantity, as space was limited. Early onions and lettuce were splendid; gave Heather (the lighthouse tender) some for their mess."

Keeper Thomas received commendations for his efforts at gardening. A photograph showing a potato, parsnip, carrot, and garlic bulb which he harvested from the sandy soil is displayed in the National Archives.

It was April 1, 1921, during keeper Thomas' stint as keeper, that he heard a terrible grinding noise and knew it was trouble. He phoned Port Townsend for help.

The noise he had heard was that of the loaded passenger liner Governor of the Admiralty Line slamming into the freighter West Hartland. The 417 foot passenger liner was bound for Seattle from Victoria. It was hit by the freighter as it was rounding Port Townsend.

During World War II the light at Point Wilson was extinguished in order to protect Fort Worden and the entrance to Puget Sound.

Later accident reports concluded that the pilot on the governor failed to yield the right-of-way because he thought the running lights on the freighter were the fixed lights of Marrowstone Point. The collision tore a ten-foot gash in the Governor's hull. The captain of the West Hartland order full speed ahead to keep the hold plugged but to no avail. The Governor began to sink in 240 feet of water while all but eight of its passengers were able to scramble aboard the freighter.

The following account of the accident was provided by

Lighthouse keeper Thomas:

"It was just 12:05 this morning when I heard the crash. As I turned in the direction of the sound, I saw the West Hartland with her nose rammed into the Governor's starboard side amidships. It was clear and the vessels were plainly in sight about three quarters of a mile away. I immediately called Port Townsend and tried to get the coast guard cutters, Arcata and Snohomish. Both were out of port. I finally got several launches out. I could see the boats putting out, and it wasn't more than an hour before the Governor sank."

The light at point Wilson was automated in 1976 and is monitored today by a computer at the Coast Guard Air Station at Port Angeles.

The Point Wilson Light is an active aid to navigation located in Fort Worden State Park near Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington. Wikipedia

Address: 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368

Height: 46′

Opened: 1879

Phone: (360) 344-4412

Construction: Concrete

Katy Beacher is a retired registered nurse. She has decided its more fun to run a web site and write articles than it is to sit and knit. She relies on her lifetime experience in home decorating on a budget and study of trends to operate her site. She loves animals and is interested nature and in marine life and coastal living. Visit her site at Http://www.endlesscoastaldecor.com

The Best Sales Technique And Script Ever

By Pat McMurray

As a sales professional of many years in fashion retail and other industries I've heard all the sales techniques and received countless lectures delivering winning scripts. I read, listened, processed and analysed all of the information handed down and as a non-conformist discarded 99% of it. There are also those who consider themselves sales training gurus who profess they know it all. I have heard them referring to customers as low hanging fruit and or conversion rate. I often hear the term of "sales in the pipeline" and it makes me shudder to think the term is used so openly. The other one is "making the customer the hero". And here is a an odd one "competing in the bake off" so are we in cooking competition?. What about sincerity and transparency, where and when do they come in?

If you think of customers as foot traffic, conversion rate, low hanging fruit, statistics and gauge their behaviour in numbers, then you are most likely an accountant or manager and chances are you operate in isolation of the coal face. You'll crunch numbers (foot traffic) you'll most likely conduct a weekly sales meeting and deliver some kind of motivational speech that you read in the latest publication about a new revelation of closing a sale. What does closing a sale mean? Is it like closing a door for security purposes, so you're closing the door once the sale is completed, the money is in the till, and bingo you've already forgotten the face and name of the person you just sold a product to? When that customer comes back you will then pretend to remember him, is that being sincere? You quickly move onto the next piece of low hanging fruit and close that sale quickly because you're on commission and competing with your other sales colleagues, or are you competing with your customers. You'll do just about anything to get a customer to buy.

It's all geared toward short term gain, or as one sales-guru on the networking circuit quoted" low hanging fruit". A consistently successful sales professional will look above and beyond for the fruits of his labour and he will push the boundaries of service every time, he won't think of low hanging fruit, closing a sale, conversion rates and foot traffic. He'll seek to establish a relationship, engaging on a foundation of mutual trust. This is a fundamental human need in any relationship, trust is based on sincerity. We subconsciously seek sincerity and character in others and if these qualities are not detected the whole foundation is undermined.

You can gather all the techniques and scripts ever written on paper for what they are worth and use them to fuel your BBQ. Every year a new wiz bang sales technique appears then it disappears and is forgotten just as soon as another appears, they're all geared toward short term gain. Why not read Stephen Covey, or Dale Carnegie, these two authors are a must for every library. Their focus in business and relationships is long term and built upon principles.

Now here is the moment you have been waiting for; and the best sales technique ever is "no sales technique" no hoodwinking or smoke screens just complete transparency. With sincerity at heart you connect with your fellow human beings on a fundamental level, all barriers are broken down and a relationship is formed. No scripts remembered parrot fashion, no wiz bang techniques by the latest sales Guru. Don't think of closing a sale, think of opening a relationship, the customer you spend an hour with may not even buy from you. But statistically there is a 90% chance he or she will return one day and buy. Satisfying the buying needs of a customer can be a very rewarding experience if done sincerely.

I hope this has been informative, any comments or feedback are very welcome.

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5 Benefits of Using Lustrous Makeup Products

By Shadia Elamin

Summary: Cosmetics is a woman's best friend and is available with essential healing agents which makes it safer to use is one of the leading keys to add on to your overall confidence.

The usage of cosmetics is not a new sensation and has been carried out for ages. But of late, it seems to be much more essential for the fashion industry. Putting on glamour products for long hours can be harmful to the skin, which is the primary cause of professionals are looking forward to a safer way to apply glam products.

1. Makeup has the adequate amount of healing properties

In the early times, there has been a bridge between safety factor and look factor while using glamour products. The manufacturing process has been updating along with time. It is not only a bunch of beauty products that help you look unique but also gradually improves your skin condition rather than degrading it. The reason behind it is that people have become much more conscious of what exactly they are using and put an effort to know more about it. The utilization of Lustrous makeup produces healing agents and extra-nourishing components which are processed with higher technology.

2. The best outlet for Makeup lovers

Excessive usage of beauty products can be stressing for the skin at times and deteriorate skin qualities. It is mandatory for fashion industry professionals to meet industry expectations and nurture the skin simultaneously. You must have come across how the media highlights on how celebs look without cosmetics. Lustrous makeup produces specific nutrients and vitamins that are highly essential for the skin to persist the minerals and vitamins in the skin surface.

3. Enhances the feel-good-factor and act as a confidence booster

When you are feeling low or insecure about that one pimple on your face, you tend to grab on some extra soft moose, compacts and your favorite lipstick shade. Now, this is not uncommon among women. No matter how ignorant she is, she will always have some amount of devotion towards keeping herself beautiful.

Your self-confidence comes from within and helps you feel better all over. There is nothing more than safe, organic glamour products that can be used as a cosmetic as well as a permanent healer.

4. Contains Pearl-particles properties and suitable for elderly women

The notion of using cosmetics is not limited to the young group and celebs. In fact, beauties in their sixties are showing much interest in polishing their features with a dose of glam. The use of pearl dust has been taken from ancient beauty treatments carried out in nations like China, Japan, Europe, and India. It is easy to use and are providing them with anti-wrinkle, pores healing and black head removing benefits at the same time.

5. Contours your facial features

Above all, facial features are like assets. It is the first thing one notice and should be treated with the best. The cosmetic conditions do not just apply to your skin but play a massive role in contouring your features and sharpening them. Products like, bronze, moose, and foundation can be used on a regular basis without any skin related risk factors. However, ensure to perform specific amount research before placing your set of order!

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Important Information on Workout Accessories

By Jiang Hai

Exercising is an efficient way keeping your body fit and toned up. With the right amount of exercises, you will stay healthy and have a better lifestyle. Using the right amount of accessories can improve your exercising routine and give you better results in a short span of time. However, using the wrong tools or equipment's can lead to equally devastating consequences. Therefore it is essential to use the right types of equipment while exercising.

What are the crucial aspects of exercising tools?

What should be the most important aspects to look for while using assisting equipment while exercising? Firstly, the equipment must not stain your body. They should provide a little amount of resistance so that you can shed a few more inches in a quick time frame. Secondly, the workout accessories should be strong enough to hold your body. Thirdly, they must provide some amount of comfort while exercising. Uncomfortable tools or equipment can cause severe health damage.

List of important accessories:

After discussing the necessary aspects of workout accessories, you must have understood that this equipment must be selected very carefully. Here is the list of some standard accessories that you can use safely in your home gym.

� Punching Bag:

Punching bags are some of the most commonly found accessories in a gym. A session of around fifteen to twenty minutes on a punching bag can burn up to 150 calories. A good workout on this equipment relieves the stress and works as a good cardiovascular training session. You can start your exercises on the punching bag with a session of 60 seconds workout and a 30 seconds rest period. Later on, you can gradually increase the exercise period to two minutes with the rest time of a minute.

� Using Kettle Bells:

These heavy balls of mass can burn a lot of calories leading to super toned muscles. Also, an exercising session with these Kettle Bells can improve the core strength of the body. You can find this equipment in several weight measurements. You should select the ones that you can lift with little difficulties. Choosing a more substantial set of Kettle Bells, during a workout can lead to sore muscles. In extreme cases, the problem of muscle tear might come up.

� Pull up stand:

Using a pull-up stand while exercising, can help you in building strong muscles. While applying on this tool, you can strengthen a different set of muscles. It gives you full body training and stronger core muscles. For example, if you are regularly performing widespread grip chin-ups, the latissimus dorsi muscles on your body have a full workout. Also, the rear deltoids muscle gets in better shape.

Using right equipment helps in making the exercise session more fruitful and engaging. Your body works an extra mile because of it leading to quicker results. But before engaging an add-on tool for exercising, check if it's suitable for you and your body type. Some of the standard equipment, while exercising is a punching bag, kettlebells, and pull-up stand.

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Loftness Carbide Cutter G4 Features

By Zhengxuan Yu

When it comes to vegetation management, Loftness is the manufacturer to go to. The company has some of the high-quality land clearing machines on the market. One of the areas that the company excels most is the manufacturing of the mulching heads. So far, it has some mulcher attachments that buyers can choose from. The Loftness Carbide Cutter G4 is one of the popular head attachments from the company. But what makes it a preferred choice for many? We are going to look at some of its key features that it comes with:

High efficiency
The new Loftness Carbide Cutter G4 is best known for its impressive efficiency. This piece of machine is designed with a two-stage cutting chamber feature. With this features, any material that enters the spinning rotor (rotating at 2,000 to 2,400 rpm) is forced through the carbide teeth and the primary shear bars. What makes the mulching head unique is that the setting of the primary shear bars. They can be narrowed or widened depending on the production rate and more so the desired material size. From the shear bars, the material is then passed through the smoothly cutting chamber where it is further processed before being discharged out to the ground. This process is very smooth thus resulting in very high efficiency.

Spiral Teeth Arrangement
Spiral teeth arrangement is one of the major innovations changing the mulching industry. The idea behind this innovation is to have a single-tooth contact at a time. What does this mean? Unlike the previous mulching heads where several teeth would be ripping off a tree at the same time, this arrangement means each tooth come into contact with the tree at all times. The idea behind this innovation is to enable the attachment to mulch the vegetation smoothly. The mulcher head is not overload, and thus the entire equipment can operate at a better efficiency.

Durability
If you are looking for a mulching head that lasts for longer, the Loftness Carbide Cutter G4 is an excellent option. The machine is built with highest grade material making it extremely durable. For instance, Loftness mulcher teeth are of carbide material. The material is known for high-quality features such as extreme hardness, high impact resistance, and maximum wear life. Most of the metallic components are made from premium strength steel thus making that machine extreme durable. For the high wear areas, the company has used abrasion resistance steel to enhance the lifespan of the machine. So this is the kind of machine that will last for longer

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Can Ancient Wisdom Help You Lose Weight?

By Kathleen Boucher

The weight loss industry is a billion dollar business. People want to look and feel slim, fit and young. They crave seemingly instantaneous results. Again and again, many dieters experience a roller coaster trend of losing weight, gaining it all back, plus a few extra pounds. In frustration, they search for the next best diet.

Is there a simpler solution?

Have you ever heard of Maimonides? He is known also by his name Moses ben Maimon (1135-1204). He wrote prolifically on theology, law, philosophy, medicine, astronomy and mathematics.

"If you follow the ways we have set forth, I will guarantee that you will not get sick throughout your life... Your body will be in perfect shape and remain healthy all your life."-Maimonide

This is rather a bold statement. Is there any truth to it?

Here is a short overview of what is written in The 5 Skinny Habits�.

1. Listen to your body: An experiment with 3 year-olds showed that they stopped eating when they were full. A 5-year-old group kept eating even after they felted satiated. The premise is that as children we learn to "clean" our plates.

2. There are two primary principles:
• Don't over eat
• Exercise at the right pace

3. Changing your habits all at once results in illness-Maimonides

4. The book recommends making one habit change per week. For example on week one you eat a light meal. It can either be fruit, vegetables or two eggs and 1 slice of bread. You can have different kinds of fruit and combine them. If you decide to have vegetables for your light meal you may choose to make soup or salad.

5. Week two you make one meal a protein and veggie meal while maintaining a light meal, in week one.

6. Week three you add a protein + veggie + a carbohydrate at one meal. If you are still hungry then you have a second helping of veggies. You continue what you have done in the first two weeks.

7. Week four is when you add exercise. The goal is ten minutes of exercise at least three times a week. If you already have an exercise program then you continue with what you are doing. For those of us who don't exercise then ten minutes three times a week is a good starting point.

8. Week five is substitution method. I will leave it up to you to decide if you want to look into this further.

Bibliography:

1. The 5 Skinny Habits, How Ancient Wisdom Can Help You Lose Weight and Change Your Life FOREVER by David Zulberg, � 2014 by Skinny Habits, LLC, ISBN-13::978-1-62336-372-7 hardcover

Kathleen Boucher, Certified lifestyle coach, Certified neuro-coach, Certified Stress & Wellness Consultant, http://www.kbouchercoaching.com, Life is busy. We all want to be the best we can be, healthy, fit and energized! Great information should be shared. Enjoy!

Opioids Increase the Risk of Prolonging Postoperative Pain, Claims Study

By Barbara Odozi

While it is common to give prescription drugs to patients after a surgery, a recent study questions the prevailing practice. The study on mice indicated that opioid use after surgery could be counterproductive. The finding has led to concerns among various stakeholders, including medical practitioners, experts, scientists, etc., who fear its consequences on the pain management of patients.

The study highlights some of the lesser-known darker aspects of opioids that are likely to worsen the ongoing battle with opioid crisis. As human physiology of both the mammals - mice and humans - is quite similar, the researchers are apprehensive. Linda Watkins and Peter Grace from the University of Colorado Boulder performed exploratory abdominal surgery on male rats.

Also known as laparotomy, it is a fairly common surgery in America. During the course of the study, around three experiments were conducted to understand the impact of morphine in the long run. Firstly, one half of the rats were administered a moderate dose of morphine for seven days after the surgery and another half was given a saline solution. Secondly, mice were given morphine for eight days and then tapered off on the 10th day. Lastly, mice were given morphine for 10 days, after which it was abruptly withdrawn.

Some of the eye-opening findings were as follows:

Rats on morphine experienced pain for longer than three weeks.

The longevity of pain depends on the duration of the intake of morphine; the consumption of morphine for long makes the pain last longer.

Gradual tapering made no impact on the pain; this was not a result of withdrawal, rather other factors at work.

Researchers identified that the extension of postoperative pain was primarily caused due to increased expression of inflammatory genes, including those encoding Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), caspase-1 (CASP1), interleukin-1β ((IL-1) and tumor necrosis factor.

Nonopioid alternatives for tackling pain

The opioid crisis is undoubtedly one of the worst epidemics to ravage America in recent times. While a couple of years ago opioids were considered as the best cure for chronic pain, they are now under intense scrutiny. Stanford pain specialist Sean Mackey concurs that opioids should never be the first-line treatment due to the risks attached to them. Instead, nonopioid alternatives should be tried first, he suggested.

According to Mackey, there are currently over 200 odd nonopioid medications for pain. Nonopioid medications, like acetaminophen used for osteoarthritis, lower back pain and migraine, do not lead to fatal overdoses associated with opioids. Similarly, topical agents, such as tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), are used for treating localized musculoskeletal pain, osteoarthritis, etc.

Nonpharmacologic interventions, like exercise therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play a crucial role in the management of pain. While exercise therapy improves the overall well-being and promotes happiness in patients, CBT reduces pain and enhances functioning in daily life. Apart from educating the patient about relaxation techniques and sequenced breathing, CBT guides him/her through developing coping strategies required for mitigating pain.

Timely intervention essential for recovery

Being highly addictive in nature, prescription drugs, specifically opioid painkillers like Vicodin and hydrocodone, increase the risk of developing an addiction. Timely intervention is essential for containing the spread of the addiction. If left untreated, the consequences of prescription drug abuse could be fatal.

More than anything else, it is necessary to recognize every person living with pain has his or her own unique story and needs. Not everyone who lives with pain will respond in the same way to treatment. So, while exercise therapy and medications could work for one, they would not necessarily work for others. Therefore, one needs to be careful and cautious while taking these medicines.

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Accommodating for the Power When Fitting a Big Engine in a Small Car

By Morne Lourens

Car enthusiasts love creating an amazing machine out of a basic one. They always look for the most extreme engines and car parts to manufacture a street monster. It's all fun and games, but you must know exactly what you are doing.

The first thing that pops up in a car enthusiasts head when they see an old car is "How cool would this piece of rubbish be if I stuck a big fat V8 in it?". That's when you know that they have some big ideas for that old wagon.

Most small cars that have had a big engine fitted will also have turbochargers. Bigger engines in small cars make them heavier and will require more power to move faster. The turbocharger will allow the driver to achieve this without using more petrol.

The most crucial part of swapping engines is the rewiring process. The distributor has been programmed to fire the sparkplugs at the correct time. The person doing the modification will have to test the firing times before fixing it into the bonnet.

The engine will also have to be connected to the throttle correctly in order to drive. It will also have to be connected to the speedometer for correct measurement of speed and how many revolutions per minute (RPM) the engine is doing.

You will also need to find a way to keep the engine cool. The space is smaller and retains more heat. Engine overheating is damaging and the correct cooling system is necessary. Coolant hoses will also need to be wider in diameter for more flow to the other engine parts.

In some cases, you may need to change the gear box for an increased amount of gears. The engine may not be used to full capacity if it doesn't have a smaller gear to go to. Remember that the first gear is for higher torque and less speed. This means that the gear is bigger to allow for that power. Higher gears are smaller to allow for more speed as there is not as much diameter to go around.

Axles will also need to be changed or enhanced. Small cars don't have very strong axles as they are not meant to go at extremely high speeds.

Check that the wheels and tyres can handle the speed too. Older and smaller cars have thinner tyres that will wear away at higher speeds. Ask a tyre supplier to advise you on this so that you get the most of the added engine capacity.

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Know The Main Causes Of Breast Cancer

By Lakhwinder Singh

In today's time, we all are aware of the term breast cancer, which happens because of the uncontrollable growth of the cells in the breast. Women are more at the risk of it than the men. It is one of the most common cancer diagnosed in women and is mainly occurs in either the ducts or lobules of the breast. It is important for every woman to take some preventive measures to avoid such awful condition and for this, having a proper knowledge related to its root cause is a must. If you don't have it, scroll down to grab now.

Causes:

Although the main cause of breast cancer in women is not known yet. Still, there are some factors that increase your risk of getting affected by the disease such as:

Aging: Hard to believe, but it is the truth that aging is one of the common factors. When you start to age, your risk of getting affected by the disease also gets increased.

Alcohol Consumption: Excessive drinking of alcohol also doubles your risk so, you should limit its quantity to avoid it.

Dense Breast Tissue: Another reason that causes the condition is having the dense breast tissue. It may boost the growth of cells that further create the disease.

Early Menstruation: Women who have their periods before the age of 12 are more at the risk of getting afflicted by the disorder than others.

Late Child Birth Or Never Being Pregnant: Women who due to any reason have their very first child at an older age are more at the risk of getting the breast cancer. Also, women who are not able to conceive easily get affected by it.

Previous Or Family History: If you have breast cancer in one breast, so, you are more likely to have it on the other side too. Also, if anyone in your family had it before, so, this may also double your possibilities of breast cancer.

These are a few reasons that increase your risk of getting the breast cancer. And if you are the one who has the condition, so, instead of suffering in silence, go and get the proper treatment that doubles your chances of getting recovered. There are different types of treatment available to heal the problem such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormonal or endocrine therapy, etc. Always go to the right breast cancer treatment as per your current condition.

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Common Symptoms of Acid Reflux

By Li Zheng

Acid reflux, also known as heartburn, is the result of the lower esophageal sphincter either not closing at all or closing inadequately and allowing the acid produced by the stomach to go up into the esophagus. Common causes of acid reflux include: the presence of a hiatal hernia, being overweight, and having unhealthy eating habits. The common symptoms experienced during acid reflux include: a sensation of bloating, burping, nausea, and dysphagia or narrowing of the esophagus. Acid reflux can be treated with lifestyle changes such as adopting a more healthy style of eating as well as healthy choice of foods. This acupuncture is also known to provide relief and target at the root cause of acid reflux.

Treatment of the Root Cause

People suffering from GERD often have indigestion along with symptoms such as acid regurgitation and frequent burping. Medications offer some symptomatic relief, but over a period of time, it may worsen symptoms or the patient may suffer side effects such as headaches and muscle cramps. Treating the root cause is the only way to rid the patient of this problem. Failure to treat it can lead to an increased risk of esophageal cancer, Barrett's esophagus, or chronic coughing. The increasing presence of this disease in the population has led to intensive research to find definite causes for its appearance as well as possible alternative treatments including acid reflux acupuncture.

Conditions That Cause

The presence of a hiatal hernia causes acid to escape into the esophagus as a result of the upper part of the stomach protruding over the diaphragm. Additionally, malabsorption of food is also known to be a factor of acid reflux. As a result of this, there is build-up of stomach pressure, which causes the opening of the sphincter between the esophagus and stomach. Aging is another factor that causes acid reflux. Aging also causes a decrease in the production of stomach acid which leads to less efficient digestion. Unhealthy food habits such as snacking or eating big or spicy meals close to bedtime does not allow the food to digest adequately and also exerts pressure on the diaphragm. While medications help to relieve the immediate effects of acid reflux, they can also cause malabsorption of vitamins and minerals. Furthermore, long term use of antacids can cause anxiety, panic attack, heart problems and neuropathy.

Treating with Acupuncture

Acupuncture focuses on the roles of the pancreas, gallbladder, spleen, and liver in the digestion of food. A disruption in the function of any of these organs can cause acid reflux and other digestive problems. Acupuncture uses fine needles to stimulate these acupuncture points to help restore the normal function of the digestive system. Acupuncture can also help tone the sphincter muscles between stomach and esophagus. As a result of treatment, you will be able digest food with normal movements of the stomach and intestine. Since emotional distress can also upset the digestive pattern, the acupuncturist also formulates a therapy program that helps the patient reduce stress and strengthen their digestive function.

Dr. Li Zheng, PhD is a licensed acupunturist & herbalist with a PhD in medical science. A graduate of the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine who practiced as a physician in China, she has 26 years of experience. In addition, she is also a professor and clinical supervisor of the New England School of Acupuncture, consultant for Health Grid Inc. and author of two books, "Acupuncture and Hormone Balance" and "Chinese Acupuncture and Herbs for Common Diseases". Her website is http://bostonchineseacupuncture.org/treatable-disorders-autoimmune/digestive-disorders/

Notebook Repair - Things to Know

By Sukhneet Kaur Bhatti

Notebooks are a smart choice and offer a fantastic user experience. Maybe that is why this one is an expensive deal and requires careful handling to avoid any damage to it.

In spite of offering the best possible care, chances of the breakdown of the laptop are always there. So what to do, when your notebook experience trouble? Indeed! It needs a quick fix. During such a time, you must look for a competent professional who can take care of the job efficiently.

Things to look for in a laptop repair professional

Competence - Only the professional who is competent enough to take up the job can provide reliable repair services. Repairing a notebook is not an easy job and requires specialized training. Only a certified professional is eligible to go ahead with the troubleshooting of the same.

Licensed technician - Look for the professional having a license to carry on with the damage control process. You must consider a master service provider for the job in your vicinity.

Why consider a specialized technician for help?

They are the people who are qualified only to focus on laptop support and repairs and can perform the repair work flawlessly. Not to forget that there are a very few companies that are authorized to handle the repairing job?

As they hold specialized training, they can quickly and efficiently figure out the source of the issue compared to non-technical professionals?

They have access to specific tools required for the job. With the help of these tools they can diagnose the problem with the equipment along with coming up with a related solution

There are many service centers authorized to do the repairs, but locating the one in your vicinity is always the smartest choice. Finding a professional near to your residential community is effortless. In today's world of technology, the internet does the job for you. You need to type certified laptop repair professionals along with the name of the place where you are residing, and the search engines will generate the entire list before you. Once you have shortlisted your choice of a technician, you are just a phone call away from him.

The great thing is that they reach you within 24 hours.

All the authorized centers make use of original parts if the need for the replacement of the components arises. Hence, they ensure flawless repairs along with offering value for your money.

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Modifying a Car: DIY Car Painting Tips

By Mohammed Suliman

Modifying a car is one of the most exciting activities. The car eventually becomes personal to you and everyone associates the style with your personality. Painting your car is the first step to a unique look but you will need to follow a procedure.

Make sure that you have all your tools on hand. This includes sand paper, electric sandpaper, masking tape, newspapers, air compressors and spray guns. Also consider weather conditions such as sunshine, wind and rain.

Make sure that you have the correct chemicals for the paint such as thinners, primer, undercoat and top coat. All these are necessary to prolong the life of the paint job.

Remove all the dust in your work area to prevent particles landing on the wet paint. Particles will destroy the smooth finish. You also need to clean the car to remove all grease and road contaminants.

Never forget to wear a face mask, goggles and gloves to avoid getting the chemicals on your skin. These items will also protect you from the particles that come off when you sand current enamel off the car.

Sand the car in circular motions for a uniform surface. The more uniform the better the end result. Once you have finished with sanding the chassis, apply thinners onto a cloth and wipe the surface. Thinners will get the remaining paint off.

Priming the surface provides a good base coat to prolong the life of the paint job. It also helps to set the chemicals for an even finish. If you don't want a specific section of the car to be painted, cover those areas with masking tape or newspaper.

Apply thin layers of primer and paint so that clumps and drops don't form. Thinner coats will set quicker and allow you to add another coat on top without unsightly formations.

Follow all the rations mentioned on the instructions of the paint packages. There might be a different amount of chemicals that need to be mixed with the right amount of thinners.

Cover the tyres with newspaper so that the paint does not come into contact with the rubber. If the paint dries against the rubber it could decrease the lifespan of the tyre.

Follow these tips to create an old, but improved version of your vehicle. Above all, always remember to follow all the safety rules on any of the spray or paint bottles for your own protection and the protection of others. Although you are equipped with protective gear always spray paint in a ventilated area.

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Internal Communication in Organizations

By Martin Hahn

Internal communications is the function responsible for effective communications among participants within an organization. The scope of the function varies by organization and practitioner, from producing and delivering messages and campaign on behalf of management to facilitating two- way dialogue and developing the communication skills of the organizations participants.

Modern understanding of internal communications is a field of its own and draws on the theory and practice of related professions,not least journalism, knowledge management, public relations e.g. media relations, marketing and human resources as well as wider organizational studies.

INTERNAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGY

There are two sides to strategy in internal communications. In the first instance there is the organization strategy that focuses on what is hoped to achieve and how it plans to go about achieving it. That strategy will be supported and, to some extent, delivered through effective internal communications. Therefore, internal communication can help on several different levels:

TELL- This deals with simply informing people of the direction, non-negotiable
SELL-This is a process or method of anticipating some form of backlash, requiring some persuasion.
CONSULT- This is a process of specific areas of input to the decision-making process.

Secondly, and more importantly, internal communications needs a strategy of its own. It should be positioned more than a simple plan of tactical interventions in support of business activities. Thereby the strategy should consider the following:

1. Market - This has to do with what the organization knows about its audience's needs. And how audiences should will be segmented.
2. Message - What is the organizations message trying to achieve? In what tone should it be conveyed.
3. Media - Which channels work best for the different audience segments? How will it maximize reach out and cut-through? Are there clear editorials guidelines for each?
4. Measurement - Are there clearly defined success criteria? What are the leading and lagging measures? As well as informing all the other three Ms it should be used to demonstrate value and measure performances (ROI, message penetration, hit rates quality of feedback, etc. This strategy will inform the best way to organize effective communication.

MESSAGE DISTRIBUTION

Message distribution can be categorized into the four categories:

1. Electronic: communications that are divided or accessed electronically, either by computer, telephone, television or other devices. Examples include email, intranet, video and webcasts, DVD, electronic newsletters, & SMS text messages.
2. Print: paper based communications which are examples that includes magazines, newsletters, brochures, postcards, and other desk drops, posters, memos, communications packs or tool kits for line managers.
3. Face-to-face - one-to-one: Too many forums where people are physically present. Examples include a cascade of team meetings or briefings, conferences, sites visits, back to the floor.
4 Workplace: The working environment, examples include notice boards, plasma and LCD screens, accessories, window decals.

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11 Reasons to Add Sri Lanka to Your Travel List

By Dawud Dustin

Travelling Around Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a country filled with Scenic beauty from lovely central highlands to the beautiful tropical beaches, attracting tourists from all around the world to this exquisite Island also known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. Every year tourists visit here is improving and here are some reasons for this constant increase.

Beaches

The Island is surrounded by the most beautiful tropical beaches like Unawatuna beach, Bentota lagoon, Arugam bay situated in the far East coast, Mirissa beach which is said to be a paradise land and Uppuveli are a few of the best beaches you could visit during your time in Sri Lanka.

Cultural Heritage

Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Kandy and many cities around the country have rich cultural Heritages and ruins that you could visit and learn about. These places show the 3000-year-old history and the technology used during those times by the ancient people of Sri Lanka.

Wildlife

Sri Lanka is a country with many National Parks and Forest Reserves. Some of which are The Yala national park where you can see more than 30 mammals and over 200 types of bird species, Wasgamu National park also famous for the wild elephants is located in the Northcentral Province, the Sinharaja forest reserve where you can see varieties of Birds and many rare varieties of trees can be seen. Many more national parks and reserves are also found here. Nature enthusiasts and nature photographers will love the sceneries in these places.

Cave tours

You can discover the mysteries hidden inside caves by going on cave tours to Batatotalena, Belilena Cave, Wavulpone Cave, Mahalenama Cave etc. You can find these caves spread out in the central and southern hills of the island.

Rock Climbing

The Central lads of Sri Lanka have many Natural rocks formations in areas like Sigiriya, Dambulla, Adam's Peak, the Knuckles mountain range etc. The surrounding beauty of nature also adds a more adventurous element to the rock climbing challenge.

A walk through the Rainforests

Walking in the tropical rainforests of Sri Lanka you can see different species of Birds, butterflies and insects although you will have to keep an eye on spiders and snakes.

Train Travel

Travelling around the country in trains is said to be a comfortable and eye-catching journey by many people who have been here. The route from Colombo- Pollonaruwa and Kandy- Ella are incredibly cheap and a breathtaking journey.

Festivals and celebrations

Sri Lanka also is known to be a Multi cultured country hence there are verities of colourful festivals and cultural events. The Vesak festival, the Esala Perahera, Sinhala-Tamil New year and many other cultural festivals can be seen during different times of the year.

Sri Lankan Flavor

The food in here has a special flavour to it. It is made with many varieties of spices which gives it a unique and rich flavour. There are many different hotels and restaurants offering local foods with many varieties of dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The people

You can have a great time with the locals as they are known for welcoming and very friendly people. Many tourists who have visited the country have said that locals from Sri Lanka are always willing to go an extra mile to help.

A place to visit during any time of the year

The tropical weather in Sri Lanka will rarely stand in the way of a brilliant holiday with plenty of warm weather and sunshine. The different weather in each region of the island makes it a country that can be visited year-round.

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External Communication in Organizations

By Martin Hahn

External communication is the transmission of information between a business and another person or entity in the company's external environment. Examples of these people and entities include customers, potential customers, suppliers, investors, shareholders and the society at large.

A business typically engages in managing its external communications. The approach used will vary by circumstances, purpose, and the intended recipient. A business will communicate differently if it is communicating with potential customers. Every organization is required to maintain a relation with other organizations or people with a view to achieve goals. So when a business organization exchanges information with other business organizations, government offices, banks, insurance companies, customers, suppliers, leaders and general people, it is known as external communication.

This type of communication covers how a provider interacts with those outside their own organization. The goals of this type of communication are to facilitate cooperation with groups such as suppliers,investors and stockholders and to present a favorable image of an organization and its product or services to potential and actual customers and to the society at large. A variety of channels may be used for this type of communications, including face to face meetings, prints or broadcast media and electronic communication technologies such as internet.

So therefore, communication with those outside the organization is an informal exchange of information and message between an organization and other organizations, groups or individual outside its formal structure.

OBJECTIVE OF EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION

The objectives of external communication are as follows:

1. Community relations: Every business organization has to maintain a relation with the common people of the society so as to achieve the organizational goals.
2. Collection of information: The main objective of the communication is to collect the information from outside the organization.
3. Contracts with customers: Every organization should know the taste, liking and disliking of its customers to increase the sale of its products or services. So this communication is necessary to contract with customers
4. Relationship with suppliers: Every organization has many suppliers form that it collects raw material or finished goods to run the business. So there must be a good relationship between the firm and the suppliers.
5. Relationship with institutions: One of the most important objectives of communications is to keep a link with banks, insurance and other financial institutions.
6. Relationship with the government: Every organization should obey the rules and regulations of the government. So, through communication it can keep the relation with government agencies.

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Five Awesome Places to Play in Bay Area Houston

By Morris Raymond

One of the most amazing parts of being a traveler is that you find new and unique ways to call the world around you home. Being a seasoned traveler, however, also means knowing when it's time to have fun, and if you're looking to play, Bay Area Houston offers some of the coolest ways to let your hair down.

Though most travelers might be more familiar with Houston, Bay Area Houston is an area that lies between Houston and Galveston in southeastern Texas. As one might expect, the area has proximity to Houston, but it showcases its one-of-a-kind nature by exemplifying traits more closely associated with the outdoors & more laid-back entertainment.

Bay Area Houston is home to a number of Texas cities, namely Nassau Bay, Seabrook, Kemah, and League City. Buoyed by proximity to the Texas Gulf coast, the area is also home to plenty of ways for folks (visitors and residents alike) to have fun around the clock both and land & at sea. This means that if you're making your way through Bay Area Houston, you have no excuse not to enjoy yourself.

If you're looking for some serious entertainment in Bay Area Houston for you and your family, here are five awesome places to play:

Kemah Boardwalk - Covering thirty-five acres & boasting a 36 ft. carousel and a 65 ft. Ferris wheel, the baordwalk is the one of most popular places to visit in all of Texas. Live music, firework shows, and for real thrill seekers, the Boardwalk Beast is that can hit almost 40 mph.

Space Center Houston - Space Center Houston is the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center and a Smithsonian Affiliate. For about twenty-five years, millions of visitors have toured the nearly quarter-million square-foot facility.

Sylvan Beach Park - Located in La Porte &, Sylvan Beach Park provides visitors the usual park amenities, as well as a skate park, boat ramp, and a pay-to-fish pier. Beach lovers will enjoy the two white sand beaches and swim in Galveston Bay.

League City Skate Park - As part of the Big League Dreams Sportspark, the city's skatepark creates a welcome environment for the community that not only is a great alternative to the usual parks, but it also provides a safe place to skate.

Lone Star Flight Museum - This museum aims to preserve aviation history, as well as provide inspiration for future aviators. The museum also aims to educate visitors in its massive facility complete with educational center & collection of history aircraft.

If your Texas travels inspire a desire to play, Bay Area Houston may be the right place to find the most diverse assortment of fun things to do for kids of all ages (that means the big kids otherwise known as adults). By way of its geographic location & characteristics, as well as city leaders' hard work in establishing an area worth its weight in gold, Bay Area Houston may be the best place to have fun when traveling you didn't even know about.

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The Steersman

By Joshua Clayton

In reality our universal mind is our helmsman, and we are Captains of our ships with very little real control. I will explain exactly what I mean as the article goes on. First, I would like to say though, that: We are masters of our fate and captains of our souls. Just, not like we think, though. We have to give definite and genuine directions to our selves deeply to get anything we want, otherwise, nothing is clear. With that reality understood and dealt with to an extent, we can get into something realistically fantastic.

Failure is how we learn. Success grows from many failures or what does not work. Like the chess computers that learn from thousands of failures at once in their systems, we ultimately get it. Although the failures seem slower to us because we do them "one by one", it all works on the same principle. Only there is a choice and a catch, we can quit and not succeed or we can go on and ultimately succeed. The only difference between us and that computer is the genuine choice to quit or ultimately succeed, the rest is pretty much mechanical.

We are the steering column and in the driver seat of our lives then, if we quit, we are sinking corks of our lives and not there in that driver seat of life. Sure that sounds a little extreme, but that is a logical reality for everyone, the best and the worst of us. Face it.

All direction ultimately, do not get me wrong, comes from within, yes indeed, but we really have to want what we are going for whatever the goal is.

So, I am going to do something "truly scary" in the last part of this article: I am going to be totally and fully honest with you: We all have a choice to succeed or fail, and life is an individual proposition, we do or we do not, there is not really a "try" or any purgatory choice in between. We have a choice to quit or succeed. That is our only reality, that is our only key to the door of reality. When I say the word "steersman" in my title, that is what I mean: We all have a choice to do or not to do and there is not any in between for that.

Our personal reality is what we make it or we are as action oriented or inactive as we decide to be.

My name is Joshua Clayton, I am a freelance writer based in Inglewood, California. I also write under a few pen-names and aliases, but Joshua Clayton is my real name, and I write by that for the most part now. I am a philosophical writer and objective thinker and honest action taker. I also work at a senior center in Gardena, California as my day job, among other things, but primarily I am a writer.